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2021 – May 9 – June 2021, amid the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, the United States saw a rise in antisemitism, Anti-Arab racism and violence, as both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets of major U.S. cities.
Notable protests and vigils were held in Atlanta, Bridgeport, Minneapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Tucson from January 20–22, 2023. [193] Protests in Atlanta on January 21, 2023, briefly turned violent as some demonstrators threw objects, set police car on fire, and smashed windows of bank buildings with hammers. [194]
The right to assemble is recognized as a human right and protected in the First Amendment of the US Constitution under the clause, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of ...
List of protests against the Vietnam War (1945-1973) 1968 Columbia University protests (Vietnam war links and a segregated gymnasium) Protests against the war in Afghanistan (2001-2021) Protests against the Iraq War (2003-2011) Protests over the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis; Israel–Hamas war protests in the United States (2023-)
[45] contrasting with other reports that said that there were "roving bands of masked protesters smashing windows and looting" [46] and the Seattle Police Chief saying that there are "Rapes, robberies and all sorts of violent acts have been occurring in the area" [47] George Floyd protesters: The zone was cleared of occupants by police on July 1.
Last month’s killing of a nonbinary activist known as “Tortuguita,” marked the first police killing of a demonstrator in the history of the U.S. environmental movement.
2016 – May–June: A series of violent riots Melbourne, Australia between pro and anti-Islam protesters results in numerous acts of vandalism, injuries and arrests. [ 421 ] [ 422 ] 2016 – June 2: San Jose, California, Trump rally turns violent when protesters attacked supporters and one Police Officer was assaulted [ 423 ]
Since that time, there have been many violent and dangerous incidents, including shootings, fistfights, bombings, poisonings and a major riot. The first significant incident was an act of war. During the War of 1812, the building was burned and severely damaged by British military forces in 1814, and then rebuilt.